Jacqueline "Jackie"

Kerska

Jacqueline (Jackie) Kay Kerska, 65, of Gold Beach, Ore., was returned to God early Saturday, May 10, surrounded by family and friends. Tom Bettis, husband of 29 years, daughter Janna Greenhalgh, from Caldwell, Idaho, and other close family and friends will be present for a small graveside service Friday, May 16. A memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Gold Beach at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Born in La Crosse, Wis. on April 7, 1949, Gold Beach has been Jackie's joyful home for 13 years. Jackie had survived her parents Erma and Edwin Kerska of Coon Valley, Wis., and her brother, Tim Kerska of Thoma, Wis. Donations in lieu of flowers may be shared with Pennies for Pooches in Gold Beach, phone number (541) 247-2514, website http://pennies4pooches.com. Live well, love much, laugh often.